If you missed our fourth annual Festival at Willamette Heritage Center in Salem, here is a taste of the festivities!
-DANCE SHOWCASE –
Stepping out: A little Fling, Sean-Nos, and Step Dancing.
Na Rosai
Hot Fun in the Summertime!
World Beat
Salem Art Fair & Festival – At the Cultural Community
Ceili’s All Summer Long!
Keep your dancing shoes on! Ceili of the Valley Society holds their 2nd Friday Ceili’s all summer long at the air-conditioned VFW Hall!!
More March Mania
Many friends came to our March Ceili mor and Raffle to join in dancing with music provided by amazing musicians: Jake Greico, Brian O’ hAirt, and Nancy Conescu.
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March Mania
Ceili of the Valley will be out and about.
There will be a walk-about, March 16th, starting at the carousel at Salem Riverfront Park. Wee folks, leprechauns, and pets will leave promptly at 12:00 noon to walk-about Salem. Join this fun!
Ceili of the Valley will also be spreading fun and performing at: Hallman Elementary, McMinnville Brookdale Senior Living, Windsor Health & Rehabilitation, Cedar Village, Camp Fire Group, Salem & Albany Bonaventure, and Montessori .
First Class in 2019
2019 started off with a bang with 27 of us dancing off those holiday goodies!
Thanks to all who came to our first class on a rainy Tuesday night!
December 2018 Ceili & Silent Auction Fundraiser
Fun was had by all at our December Ceili and annual Silent Auction Fundraiser. Around 55 people attended, danced, had fun and did some holiday shopping. We had around 60 auction items and raised around $1,000. Since Ceili of the Valley Society is a 501(c)(3) 
nonprofit, the money goes towards community Ceili’s, Samhain Celtic New Year festival, and participation in community events. Thanks to all that either donated auction items or made purchases. Go to our webpage: Thank-you for Donations that shows businesses and individuals who donated to our auction.
Samhain Festival 2018
The below post is what makes the Festival worth all the work!! We hope everyone enjoyed exploring the Celtic nations!
The first thing Caoimhe said this morning after her eyes opened was “it’s the Ceili festival day!”
To say they were excited would be an understatement!
We spent the day celebrating Samhain, the celtic festival! It was so much fun & it makes my heart so incredibly happy to see the girls enjoying such an important part of their culture and my upbringing.
We wrapped the day up with Ceili dancing and dinner out before heading home and crawling into bed.
What a wonderful family day!
Thank you to everyone who worked hard to make today happen!
Samhain Celtic New Year Festival – coming Oct. 27, 2018
Experience a day of Celtic culture at the Ceili of the Valley’s third annual Samhain Celtic New Year Festival. Samhain, pronounced “sow-in” (“ow” like in cow), is a Gaelic festival that marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter 
or the “darker half” of the year. It is traditionally recognized on November 1 and considered the Celtic New Year.
or the “darker half” of the year. It is traditionally recognized on November 1 and considered the Celtic New Year.When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, October 27. 2018
Where: Spinning Room at Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St. SE
Cost: $10 adult and $5 students. Free for children younger than 12. Get tickets in advance at: http://orcelticfest2018.brownpapertickets.com/
Information:
orcelticfest@gmail.com or visit
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
● Only event of its kind (focusing on Celtic culture) in the Willamette Valley
● Hands-on educational event featuring demonstrations, workshops, speakers, live music, vendors and more
● Recognizes the seven Celtic Nations (Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany,
Galicia and Isle of Man)
● Features headlining band Biddy on the Bench
● Features traditional foods such as Scottish Cock-a-leekie soup, Welsh Bubble & Squeak soup and Irish Potato Soup, plus scones, shortbread, tea, coffee and more.
● Supported in part by a grant of Transient Occupancy Tax from the City of Salem, and also made possible with support from Rich Duncan Construction, Inc., KMUZ and Len Munks.
Headline Band – Biddy on the Bench
The versatile combination of banjo, guitar, mandolin, tin whistle and four part vocal harmony lends itself equally to high-energy Irish rebel songs and shanties, lively session 
tunes, and mournful gaelic ballads. Grounded primarily in the folk/traditional style of Irish music pioneered by such bands as “The Dubliners”, “Planxty”, and “The Bothy Band”, Portland’s own “Biddy on the Bench” breathes life and authenticity into old standbys of the genre and lesser-known tunes alike.
tunes, and mournful gaelic ballads. Grounded primarily in the folk/traditional style of Irish music pioneered by such bands as “The Dubliners”, “Planxty”, and “The Bothy Band”, Portland’s own “Biddy on the Bench” breathes life and authenticity into old standbys of the genre and lesser-known tunes alike.Watch For Us At These Events!
Come visit and have fun with us this Summer!
CVS- Out & About
World Beat Festival
June 30th & July 1st @ Salem Riverfront Park
Attend this great family event and Explore and Celebrate Culture!
Ceili of the Valley will have an exhibit and will be dancing on June 30th @ 4:15 p.m. on the Stepping Stage in the European Village. 
Come visit us at our exhibit and join in a dance at audience participation time.
NOTE: If you would like to volunteer at the exhibit Saturday or Sunday, email ceiliofthevalley@gmail.com. Helping at the exhibit includes handing out flyers and greeting people.
Coming Soon – Save the Date
CVS will be in the following events this Summer:
Salem Art Fair & Festival– July 20th – 22nd. Come visit us at our exhibit Cultural Community and watch us perform on Saturday, July 21st @ 4:30 p.m. on the Family Stage.
Art in The Park in Dallas– July 29th. Our performance is at 11 a.m. at the gazebo in Dallas City Park.
Englewood Festival– August 22nd @ 11 a.m.